Billy Midmore, 22, failed to appear for the second day of his trial because he had been wearing the same clothes for a week.

Bungling prison officers in Winchester, Hants, had not washed the suit as requested.

The postponement could cost taxpayers a whopping £10,000, according to legal experts.

TIM STEWART

CHARGED: Midmore is accused of the attack which happened last September

Midmore is currently on trial after mum-of-six Carla Whitlock was left "in agony" when she had a highly concentrated form of drain cleaner sprayed in her face last September outside a bar in Southampton, Hants.